Before we get started, lets just point out that this C64 was broken. He did not take a functional C64 out of operation for this. What he did do, was to build a hardware interface for for his VICE system. For those unfamiliar, VICE is a cross platform C64 emulator. [Simon] points out that the old games just weren’t as much fun without the original hardware. Having a broken C64 lying around, he put it to good use. It now acts as the interface for all the original fun stuff.
If you are a fan of the hardware, but just want to interface it as a normal USB keyboard, that is possible as well.
Yeah, but how did he get it so clean?
I like how articles on butchered ancient computers start with the excuses now :) Good, good.
@Tom: some of the later C64’s were manufactured in white cases.
Retr0brite, of course!
Actually I pulled it all apart and scrubbed it in the bath with some washing-up liquid (but it is one of the later white breadbox cases) :). You can also see it in action on youtube, just search for “C64 USB Keyboard”
Retr0brite does wonders except it fucked up my NES.
Peeing on the case would’ve had the same effect.
waiting for an Amiga system like that :P
@Tom Theres a product out now that removes all that yellow from electronics of old to give them there original grey or white luster again.
Here http://hackaday.com/2009/03/02/restoring-yellowed-computer-plastics/
Anyone know where I could get C128 power connector cheaply? I got a C128 but without power supply and C64’s doesn’t fit..
^Looks like complete C128 systems go for an average of about $50 on Ebay, and I see a C128 power brick just sold for $11…
If I remember correctly you can use an Amiga PSU on the C128. Maybe that one’s easier to find…
A better project would be to get some thermite and destroy any c64 near you.
I mean enough already.
Pure and utter awesome. I’m so doing this.
Since when can retrobrite turn black keys white????
I really wish people would think before spouting answers.
And besides, the commodore was beige to begin with.
Hehe, would have been worth fixing that C-64G and selling it for a good price, then getting a generic breadbin for almost nothing your project.. :-D
The G models are quite rare, especially when they are unyellowed.
“If I remember correctly you can use an Amiga PSU on the C128. Maybe that one’s easier to find…”
No. Don’t do that.
Amiga: +12VDC, +5VDC, -12VDC
C-128: +5VDC, 9VAC
That looks like “Way of the Exploding Fist”, a classic.
Up and button or backwards and button FTW!
Fantastic idea….looks the biz….wish I still had my old Plus 4…..
Now I would ask why, but hey who needs a reason to do anything techie – coz I wanted too!
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KEYRAH – sounds familiar? I think it has been available since 2006. Same thing but it has no support for paddles.
how do i get hexcode for this project.. as im palnning to do it on my own as a part of my college project work